It has been nearly a year since FlixBus began selling its first tickets in the United States for select routes in the Southwest. Since then, the company has expanded throughout the region, and even opened new routes in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Reflecting on the progress made, CEO Andre Schwämmlein has said that business in California has been Continue reading
Wireless Charging Electric Buses
Bus companies around the world are including electric vehicles in their fleets, with the help of manufacturers, such as Hyundai, Daimler, BYD and Proterra. Although the capability of wirelessly charging batteries is a heavily investigated topic, its implementation on a large scale has not yet taken place. The American company Continue reading
South Korea Showcases 5G Technology in Self-Driving Buses during the Winter Olympics
The city of Pyeongchang, South Korea is the host for the 2018 Winter Olympics, and the event will not just be a showcase of athletic talent, but also technological innovation. The country wishes to provide a sneak peak of some of its cutting-edge transportation technology well before it hits the global market in Continue reading
Baidu’s Self-Driving Bus of the Future
Imagine getting on a bus that drives itself. It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but could easily become a reality within the next couple years. The chief executive of the Chinese internet company, Baidu recently announced in an interview at Wall Street Journal’s D Live Conference that the company is planning to Continue reading
Bus travel with children
Traveling by bus is one of the most affordable and eco-friendly ways of traveling but it can also be fairly time-consuming. If you’re a seasoned traveler, it won’t be too much of an issue but if you’re traveling with children, it’s a whole different story. We’ve put together a couple of tips that will make your journey much more pleasant! Continue reading
Make the most of your Thanksgiving bus trip!
With Thanksgiving around the corner, as many as 540,000 passengers will be traveling by bus (that’s Greyhound alone) to see their families. Some journeys will be long but if you follow a couple of simple steps, they will definitely be easier to handle.
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The Bus Poets Society – Bus rides that inspire generations
Although we now live in a time when ultra modern buses (with 21st century features such as free WiFi, power plugs, etc.) zoom down the nation’s interstates, traveling by bus is still seen -quite unfairly, we might add- as the black sheep of intercity travel.
… And WiFi for all! – How Bus WiFi actually works
Nowadays, intercity buses are packed full of on-board features and amenities. Comfy seats, extra legroom, online booking and even power plugs and USB ports to charge your electronic devices. Yet the feature that has everyone talking and that has put buses back in the game is none other than the mighty bus WiFi access.
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The Best West Coast Festivals and How to Get There
It’s not every year that two of the greatest indie acts come back from an artistic break to wow the crowds again. This year Radiohead surprised the world by delivering one of 2016’s most beautiful soundtracks after a five-year hiatus, while LCD Soundsystem decided to get back to what they do best after officially breaking up in 2011.
Easy to see why thousands will be flooding to San Francisco and L.A. The question is, do they know what the best and cheapest way to get there is?
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The CheckMyBus Guide to the 2016 All-Star Game
There is something memorable about each All-Star Weekend but this year one of America’s most beautiful stadiums will be the perfect backdrop to find out whether the NL can break the AL‘s 3-year winning streak. If you’re traveling to San Diego and want to know what the cheapest way to get there is and what to do once you’re at petco park, keep on reading! Continue reading